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November 13, 2025

Nigerians, other immigrants must pass tough English language test to live in Britain: UK Govt

“From January 2026, migrants will be required to pass tough new English language requirements so they can contribute fully to our national life,” said the UK government.

Illegal immigrants [Credit: Courthouse news service]
November 11, 2025

Nigeria, UK restate commitment to stronger ties

Mr Tuggar described the engagement as constructive and forward-looking.

UK, Nigerian flags
November 11, 2025

UK-based Nigerians David Akintola, Ayomide Olaribiro, Olabiyi Obasa, David Okewole jailed for robbery

David Akintola, Ayomide Olaribiro, Olabiyi Obasa, and David Okewole, have been jailed alongside six others for robbery in the UK.

UK-based Nigerians
November 11, 2025

Desperate to win second term, Tinubu moves to secure Ekweremadu’s premature release to deliver South-East votes

As a presidential candidate in 2023, Mr Tinubu could only poll a sour 4,772 votes in Enugu.

Mugshot of Ekweremadu; Tinubu in Igbo attire
November 6, 2025

Three prisoners arrested after child killer found dead in UK

Three prisoners have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a child killer was found dead in his cell in a prison in northern England.

UK PRISONERS USED TO ILLUSTRATE THE STORY
November 5, 2025

AU decries loss of lives, voter apathy in Tanzania, says President Hassan’s re-election not credible

The mission highlighted loss of lives, internet shutdown, and voter apathy, among other factors that made the exercise below democratic standards.

Election in Tanzania
November 4, 2025

Despite deadly violence, Tanzanian govt says election transparent, peaceful

Mrs Hassan’s swearing-in ceremony was held on Monday at the State House in Dodoma, the capital, under tight security.

Tanzanian President, Samia Suluhu Hassan
November 4, 2025

UK-based Nigerian Chiemka Okoronta bags 10-year jail term for raping teenager

Mr Okoronta would be deported to Nigeria after serving his jail term in the UK.

UK flag
November 3, 2025

Tanzanian election illegal; shooting of protesters, excluding opposition parties unacceptable:  Mo Ibrahim Foundation

The foundation stated, “An election which excludes the opposition parties is neither fair or legitimate.”

Violence scenes in Tanzania
November 2, 2025

Killings, internet shutdown during Tanzania’s election ‘extremely’ concerning: EU

The EU urged Tanzanian authorities to exercise maximum restraint to preserve human lives.

European Union